Alimos Municipality

Alimos is a municipality that extends along the coast south of Athens, combining residential neighborhoods with seaside areas across multiple districts. The area blends everyday residential life with waterfront access and varying landscape character within its boundaries.

The region evolved from an ancient fishing settlement called Halimous into a modern municipality officially established through administrative reforms in 1968. This administrative transformation shaped the current structure and extent of the community south of Athens.

The municipality maintains a connection to Thucydides, the classical historian from Halimous, whose image appears on the official emblem. This historical reference is woven into the local identity and links the modern community with its ancient past.

The area connects to central Athens through multiple transportation options, including metro stations, tram lines, and bus services along Poseidonos Avenue. Visitors should know that the terrain is flat and easy to explore on foot, especially in the waterfront districts.

Archaeological excavations in Alimos revealed the rectangular amphitheater of Euonymos, displaying an unusual design from classical antiquity. This rare architectural form is uncommon in other ancient sites and offers insight into regional building practices of that era.

Location: South Athens Regional Unit

Inception: July 24, 1968

Reference: 4803

Shares border with: Elliniko-Argyroupoli Municipality, Ilioupoli Municipality, Agios Dimitrios Municipality, Palaio Faliro Municipality

Website: https://alimos.gov.gr

GPS coordinates: 37.91033,23.72361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 06:41